Te Awa Tupua - Whanganui River Settlement
Mai i te Kāhui Maunga ki Tangaroa
The Whanganui River is the lifeblood that connects our people, our whenua, and our future. Flowing from the mountains to the sea, the awa sustains the well-being of all who live within its reach.
For generations, our tūpuna have upheld the relationship between people and the river, recognising that the health of the awa and the health of the people are inseparable.
The Whanganui River Settlement acknowledges this enduring relationship and provides a framework to protect and restore the mana and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua for present and future generations.
Mai i Te Kāhui Maunga ki Tangaroa, ko au te Awa, ko te Awa ko au.
Haere Whakamua | Moving forward
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui Trust (Ngā Tāngata Tiaki) was established to lead the implementation of Ruruku Whakatupua in conjunction with the uri, whānau and hapū of Whanganui lwi, including Te Korowai o Wainuiārua. Ngā Tāngata Tiaki manage, grow, and develop the financial assets to contribute to the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua and uri, whānau and hapū of the awa.
If you whakapapa to Te Korowai o Wainuiārua, you are eligible to register with Ngā Tāngata Tiaki .